Question 13
GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2019
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CHRISTIAN_RELIGIOUS_STUDIES
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objective
Acts 2:42‑47 describes the life of the early church. Identify two distinctive characteristics of that community and explain how each contributed to its rapid growth.
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
The early church was marked by (1) communal sharing of possessions, which displayed the gospel's love in action and drew people to the community, and (2) devoted worship, teaching, and fellowship, which gave spiritual depth and unity, encouraging others to join.
B.
The early church was marked by (1) isolation from surrounding society, which protected its purity, and (2) exclusive use of Hebrew language in worship, which created a distinct identity, thereby encouraging growth.
C.
The early church was marked by (1) frequent miraculous healings, which amazed observers, and (2) accumulation of wealth through tithes, which funded expansion, leading to rapid growth.
D.
The early church was marked by (1) aggressive evangelism through public preaching, which attracted crowds, and (2) strict hierarchical leadership, which ensured order, both of which supposedly spurred growth.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The early church was marked by (1) communal sharing of possessions, which displayed the gospel's love in action and drew people to the community, and (2) devoted worship, teaching, and fellowship, which gave spiritual depth and unity, encouraging others to join.
About This Question
This is
Gce Model Questions Vol1
2019
Christian Religious Studies
Question 13.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2019
Gce Model Questions Vol1
Christian Religious Studies
examination.
Difficulty level:
Hard
.